Kale black

Mild · Earthy · Fresh

Kale Black microgreens are tender and fresh with a slightly deeper green character than some of the milder kale varieties. Their delicate young leaves offer a gentle earthy flavour that is easy to incorporate into everyday meals.

Versatile and understated, Kale Black is a lovely choice for adding fresh greens to everything from breakfast plates and salads to bowls and sandwiches.

Flavour

Mild · Earthy · Slightly sweet

Kale Black has a gentle brassica flavour with subtle earthy notes and a mild sweetness. It is much softer in flavour than mature kale and easy to pair with a wide variety of foods.

Growing Level

Easy

Kale Black is a beginner-friendly microgreen that grows reliably with consistent moisture, good airflow and adequate light.

Growing Time

Approximately 8–12 days

Growing conditions such as temperature, light, airflow and watering can influence development. Use the appearance and tenderness of your microgreens as your main guide when deciding when to harvest.

Soaking

No soaking required.

Kale Black seeds can be sown directly onto a thoroughly moistened growing mat.

Germination

After sowing, keep the seeds covered and in darkness during the initial germination period.

Once the seeds have germinated and the young shoots are established, uncover the tray and move it into light.

Watering

Keep the growing mat consistently moist without allowing it to become waterlogged.

Once the roots are established, bottom watering is preferable. Add water to the reservoir tray below and allow the growing mat to absorb moisture from underneath.

Good airflow and balanced moisture help encourage healthy, even growth.

Light

Once uncovered, place your Kale Black microgreens in a bright location with good indirect natural light or beneath a suitable grow light.

Adequate light encourages compact growth and helps the leaves develop their rich green colour.

When to Harvest

Kale Black microgreens are generally ready when the stems are well developed and the cotyledons are fully open and green.

Harvest just above the growing mat using clean scissors or a clean, sharp blade.

Best With

Eggs · Salads · Sandwiches · Wraps · Bowls · Avocado · Soups · Fish

Its gentle flavour makes Kale Black easy to use generously without overpowering the other ingredients.

Storage

For the best quality, harvest only what you need whenever possible.

If storing harvested microgreens, make sure they are dry before placing them in a clean container in the refrigerator. Excess moisture can shorten their freshness.

Wash before eating and enjoy while fresh.

Good to Know

Kale Black belongs to the Brassica family and is related to broccoli, cabbage, kohlrabi and other kale varieties.

Fine white root hairs may appear around the roots during germination. These are a normal part of healthy root development and can sometimes be mistaken for mould.

Why Grow Kale Black?

Kale Black brings together simplicity, versatility and a slightly deeper green character. Its mild flavour makes it easy to use every day, while its tender young leaves add freshness to almost any plate.

Grow it. Cut it fresh. Enjoy everyday green.